Cheap Bed Ring MOD

[HAP]

Installed these tie down rings. Got them from Mopar Parts Overstock, RING RING-RETAINER #05104500AA for $3.44 each.
I modified my FORD mat with 3 1/2" holes to clear the rings. To align the cut out you can use lipstick or something similar to transfer the bolt center to the mat. I used a hole punch that I had, but a hole saw would work just as well to make the large hole in the mat. One thing that I found is that the dealer only torqued my bed bolts to about 20 ft lbs after having the spray liner added during the purchase. I bet some of the random popping I used to hear was coming from the bed as the frame twisted. Torqued them to the prescribed 59 ft lbs and one more simple and useful MOD complete.

R,
HAP

 

[Yukon Joe]

Nice easy mod that adds a lot of benefit.
I like the use of the chain as well.

Yukon Joe

 

[Badrap]

Damn good idea! I need to do this, lost my rear bed hooks due to the upswing tool boxes.

 

[punchinpaper]

That is a really cool mod. Thanks for posting the p/n's too.

 

[Zeke555]

Make sure to buy a couple extra for inside the cab. I put ones on either side of the rear seats for securing coolers and stuff in the back.

 

[Sigma Pi]

I wonder if these are any good, I found them on amazon. I was thinking they would be good for the people with out the rubber mat.

Amazon.com: (Pack of 4) D Ring Rope Surface Mount with Base: Automotive

 

[KODIAK]

Good stuff.

 

[Palerider]

Subd and added to the mod list.

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[Deleted member 12951]

@HAP, How did you get the washer off the bolt to put the d-ring on the bolt? Did you file down the ridges because it looks like the d-ring is between the top of the built-in washer and head of the bolt?

 

[Zeke555]

I just filed down the rings a bit to get the washer off @RDFTS. Only took a few seconds while turning the bolt to file them down enough to push the washer over the rings.